India secured the T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma's leadership, marking the conclusion of Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure. Amid celebrations, BCCI President Roger Binny endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential coach, emphasizing the need for experience across all cricket formats. Following the retirements of key players Sharma and Kohli, Binny expressed confidence in nurturing young talents. Dravid's legacy includes notable team advancements, ending India's 11-year ICC title drought with strategic gameplay.
North Korean officials publicly displayed pins with Kim Jong Un's portrait for the first time during a key meeting of the ruling party. The move symbolised the development of a cult of personality surrounding the leader, The 10th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, chaired by Kim, reviewed the party's performance. North Korea's Kim dynasty has historically relied on building cults of personality for its leaders to maintain power.
During the weekend ending June 28, Indian stock markets showed significant weekly gains, with the Sensex rising approximately 2.3%.
Oil India and Vertoz Advertising, among other companies, are set to be in the spotlight this week as they near their record dates for bonus issues, stock splits, buybacks, and demergers. The record date, determined by each company, determines eligibility for these corporate actions, requiring shares to be held in a Demat account on that date to qualify.
Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2,89,699.42 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, in line with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,822.83 points or 2.36 per cent.
Skoda Auto's CEO Klaus Zellmer highlights India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, noting it as the most attractive and competitive auto market. With a robust development base in Pune, Skoda plans to leverage India's potential for expansion into ASEAN and the Middle East.
The Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline, part of the Urja Ganga project, connects refineries and has a significant transmission capacity, supporting gas supply to eastern states. Despite delays, the project aims to make gas more affordable and accessible in the region.
T20 World Cup final: As the nation joined in the celebrations following India's stunning title win, Delhi police were not to be left behind. Delhi police's social media exploits are usually very well-received, and they didn't disappoint this time either.
India clinched their second ICC T20 World Cup title in a nail-biting match against South Africa, winning by seven runs at Barbados on Saturday. Once again, South Africa faced disappointment as they continue to search for their first ICC title. Meanwhile, India ended an 11-year drought in ICC trophies, securing their first title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Notably, India achieved this feat without losing a single match in the tournament.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, celebrated India's thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final with a heartfelt tweet, emphasizing the need to expand cricket to new venues like the West Indies and USA. Nadella, known for his passion for cricket, expressed admiration for the intense final and congratulated both teams. His tweet quickly became one of his most liked posts, highlighting his deep connection to the sport. Nadella's public support for cricket reflects how the game's... Читать дальше...
The 'recent' suicide' of a weaver at Sircilla in Telangana has brought to the fore the alleged lack of work and adequate income in this textile hub, with the issue leading to a war of words between the opposition BRS and the Congress. Kudikyala Nagaraju recently died by suicide as he was unable to repay his debts and this came as a reminder of the tragedy of weavers ending their lives in the past.
With inflation settling down in many European economies, there are signs that central banks in the areas could reduce interest rates.
Dividends are distributed to shareholders whose names are listed in the company's records on the record date. With the adoption of the T+1 settlement system, the record date and ex-dividend date are usually identical, except when market holidays occur immediately following the ex-date. Investors who buy the stock at least one day before the ex-date qualify for dividends, as settlement happens on the ex-date.
India clinched the T20 World Cup after a decades-long wait, triumphing over South Africa in a thrilling match on Saturday. Hardik Pandya, India's vice-captain, expressed his confidence in making a significant impact after a challenging period leading up to the T20 World Cup. His pivotal role in the team's championship victory was highlighted by his impressive performance, scoring 144 runs and claiming 11 wickets throughout the tournament. In the final showdown, Pandya's three wickets for 20 runs... Читать дальше...
Delhi is under an 'orange' alert until July 2 due to heavy rain forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department, with a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and 78% humidity. The city received 9 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index was in the satisfactory category at 97.
Rahul Dravid, elated after India's T20 World Cup triumph, thanked his team for fulfilling his unfulfilled dream as a player. The head coach, known for humility, credited teamwork for the victory, dismissing notions of personal redemption. He cherished the camaraderie with Captain Rohit Sharma and emphasized enjoying the coaching journey rather than leaving a legacy. Looking ahead optimistically, Dravid predicted more success for India's talented cricketing youth, marking a memorable end to his coaching stint with the Men in Blue.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels conducted operations around Taiwan over the weekend. From Saturday 6 am to Sunday 6 am local time, five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in various sectors. Additionally, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were active in the region. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these activities closely and responded appropriately. This... Читать дальше...
A boom in artificial intelligence fueled a blistering first half for the US stock market, and traders expect to see the same — and more — in the remainder of the year.
BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15, 2024 and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, after hearing submissions from all sides, decided to reserve the order in the matter on May 28, 2024.
"The trade is undoubtedly on the long side. However, it would be quite prudent to exercise some degree of caution now. Since the FIIs' net long is currently at an all-time high of 82%, they can begin to rise in the short. After all, mining and longs can occur. In that scenario, Nifty may potentially experience a 400–500 point drop. Additionally, Bank Nifty is also able to detect up to 1,000 significant points," said Shilpa Rout of Prabhudas Lilladher
Top Democratic Party leaders express mounting concern over the lack of seriousness shown by Joe Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee regarding the impact of the president's poor debate performance. During a call with influential committee members, concerns were raised about being asked to ignore the gravity of the situation. Some party members are publicly and privately suggesting Biden should step aside for a younger replacement at the Democratic National Convention.
Bitcoin's weekend trading volume hit an all-time low of 16% in 2024, influenced by the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs aligning trading hours with traditional exchanges. This shift has decreased price volatility, indicating Bitcoin's evolution into a more stable asset for investors.
India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to central government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Ghaziabad landfill outside New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to segregate waste so that hazardous material doesn't make its way to landfills, the law has been poorly enforced, adding to the risk of waste pickers.
